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Drove 2 guys from Minnesota to an event there, and they were so wowed by the beautiful campus that they didn't want to attend the event, but just stayed outside enjoying the Cali beauty. The theater holding the event was great, and the patio outside...More

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I visited UCSC when it was very new and one could easily get a sense of what was to be seen. This time it was hard to get a sense of where to park and start exploring. The campus is clearly attractive, set amidst the...More

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We stopped to help out a friend - there is a long and verdant entrance pathway where we encountered some interested and anxious parents checking out the suitability of this place for their offspring. The campus lies on 2,000 plus acres of rolling, forested (mostly...More

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Thought we would see the campus and drove up to plateau above town, clear cut grass fields, then curves, slight hill and you drop down into a forest with buildings and trails and students. Absolutely an amazing campus.

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It's hidden in a sprawling redwood forest, so if you're going to visit, try to get a tour! Our daughter goes there and I wish I had taught there. It's is an exceptional institute for learning----and has come a long way from it's hippy counter-culture...More

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We just visited this campus within its own self-contained forest! You are surrounded by redwoods and nature. On Thanksgiving we were met by a family of 20+ wild turkey roaming freely plus a family of 7 deer. For our young kids, trip was magical. Wish...More

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